Just thought everyone should know...

**shaq67225** · 09-14-2014, 18:17

Its different from a commercial. They are pretending to be consumers that bought the product.

**Ratdog** · 09-14-2014, 18:24

Not using those names they're not.

You don't have to be Sheerluck Holmes to figure it out, no offense intended. Seems a little more tongue in cheek than anything else. But if it really bothers you, buy an ENO. Or better yet, something from a cottage vendor.

Just nothing I'd worry about alerting the media over.

**shaq67225** · 09-14-2014, 18:25

Okay sorry for the inconvenience

**SilvrSurfr** · 09-14-2014, 18:32

That's just downright deceptive, what they're doing. Seems like the honesty gene didn't get passed down from their parents, or is absent in their lineage.

**sargevining** · 09-14-2014, 18:48

The guys haven't convinced me 100% that those 5 star reviews came from paid GT staff and not just a couple of fanboys. I'd hazard a guess that if one of our cottage manufacturers put up some gear on Amazon there'd be similar reviews from their fanboys.

Fanboys would use names like "DutchwareGeek", "WarbonnetDude", or "JacksRFantastic" to post reviews to underline their loyalty, but that wouldn't necessarily mean they are employees. I once had a guy on this and several other forums write a post about the Underwoobie that was kind of embarrassing in its enthusiastic glowing praise, but I had nothing to do with it.

There just isn't enough detective work to convince me, and if I were sitting on a jury with only this info, I'd vote "Not Guilty" unless something else was offered.

**Rat** · 09-14-2014, 18:53

Originally Posted by shaq67225

Okay sorry for the inconvenience

No need to be sorry; you posted your thoughts and concerns and so have others. This place is designed to foster discussions like this.

**shaq67225** · 09-14-2014, 19:03

Originally Posted by sargevining

The guys haven't convinced me 100% that those 5 star reviews came from paid GT staff and not just a couple of fanboys. I'd hazard a guess that if one of our cottage manufacturers put up some gear on Amazon there'd be similar reviews from their fanboys.

Fanboys would use names like "DutchwareGeek", "WarbonnetDude", or "JacksRFantastic" to post reviews to underline their loyalty, but that wouldn't necessarily mean they are employees. I once had a guy on this and several other forums write a post about the Underwoobie that was kind of embarrassing in its enthusiastic glowing praise, but I had nothing to do with it.

There just isn't enough detective work to convince me, and if I were sitting on a jury with only this info, I'd vote "Not Guilty" unless something else was offered.

How about the fact that they changed their account's personal information after they were called out. Why would a fanboy do that? I don't see why they would want to hide their love for the company. The owners want to trick you into thinking they are customers, so it would make sense for it to be them.

**Dedicated Hanger** · 09-14-2014, 19:16

Shaq67225, thank you for your due diligence. I am like you, I will not purchase from a company that has deceptive marketing practices. Good catch sir!

**shaq67225** · 09-14-2014, 19:18

Originally Posted by Dedicated Hanger

Shaq67225, thank you for your due diligence. I am like you, I will not purchase from a company that has deceptive marketing practices. Good catch sir!

Glad to know someone agrees. Thank you